The Mythical Manuscript Guild (The MMG)

I was in the midst of posting on the socials and thought I'd have AI make me a lil cheat sheet.

Saw this on insta and I had to share 🥰

Was chatting it up with Chat GPT, and they came up with a neat lil chart that I wanted to share with you guys. This is a great way to understand what social channels benefit you and how you can use your content to work smarter rather than harder.

One of the articles under Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day email was about this topic. Learn about the difference and use it to enhance your stories.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/sympathy-empathy-difference?utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=wotd&utm_content=peoplearereading-upperleft&utm_email=d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e

Another great resource for those who are on the fence of how to approach either industry. This was a snippet of the fantastic workshop by Rachael Herron, who broke down the publishing industry and how it's 80% big box brands. So crazy to see the world we live in these days lolz

I was planning some next steps for the new year and stumbled upon a goldmine of world mythology resources. https://storytellingdb.com/world-myth/

https://nofilmschool.com/the-unity-of-opposites

WARNING: This website has pop-ups, but the information on the website is fascinating!

https://oldworldgods.com/aztecs/aztec-goddess-tlazolteotl/

https://crewfiction.com/blog/social-media-for-book-lovers#5-bookstagram-on-instagram

http://disruptiveadvertising.com/blog/graphic-design/display-ads-best-practices/

Was looking up some stuff and came across this awesome blog site! What an awesome source for inspiration and refreshing hilarity!

https://leemoyer.wordpress.com/

https://authorspublish.com/books/free-book-the-2025-guide-to-manuscript-publishers-297-traditional-publishers-no-agent-required/

For those writing an archery story and need a cool perspective 😏✨️

https://www.akdaniel.co.uk/single-post/copy-of-storytelling-performance-part-4a-i-am-what-i-am-role-in-storytelling#:~:text=To%20that%20end%2C%20I%20suggest,is%20saying%20about%20the%20world

https://www.youtube.com/live/ETz_iULsQN0?si=f0kiiZ7ML9tkzVS4

Just finished attending Jennifer Wilkov's webinar on marketing and was completely reawakened to the marketing world for books and beyond! Learn from the best, and follow her lead!

https://yourbookisyourhook.com/

Did you know that storytelling is over 30,000 years old?

https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/storytelling-x/

I saw some gradening tips online and I thought I'd share em here because who wouldn't want to add some of these to their story (or their life)

https://www.almanac.com/content/month-march-holidays-fun-facts-folklore#:~:text=%E2%80%9CMarch%E2%80%9D%20is%20named%20for%20the,celebrate%20the%20start%20of%20spring.

https://wonderwheelstore.com/little-known-facts-about-dreamcatchers/

https://indiantraders.com/blogs/news/native-american-feather-symbolism#:~:text=Feathers%20are%20widely%20believed%20among,trust%2C%20strength%2C%20and%20freedom.

This is important for anyone using headdresses or dream catchers in their stories. Always strive for authenticity, even when writing fictional fantasy on planet gleepglop!

https://www.cottagenotebook.ie/lets-talk-hashtags-your-guide-to-bookstagram-hashtags/

I physically gasped when I saw this trailer! Take notes y'all, this is how it's done!

https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/erupting-kilauea-volcano-creates-stunning-backdrop-for-marriage-proposal/1738752

Saw this on my feed and had to share!

For those looking to understand what a character symbol can do for recognition and distinction, I present our ancestors ancient symbols for various important deities in the simplest way.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_women_warriors_in_folklore

https://storyboardart.org/storyboard-tutorials/storyboarding-intro/

https://www.writersdigest.com/be-inspired/top-8-manifestation-tips-to-empower-the-writing-process

Went to google a Hyrda and learned that they named an organism after the mythological creature. Somehow this is more terrifying then the multi-snake head. Is it just me? 🤣

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/12/27/health/tight-hip-flexors-stretch-wellness

This is a fabulous stretch for those of us who sit a lot and need a lil rejuvenation.

Capture the stars in your fiction when your characters are looking up at the night sky 🥰

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/kendrick-lamar-embracing-his-inner-hater-1235222056/

For those making magical worlds and need portal ideas 😏😘 You're welcome ❤️

For my fellow fungi enthusiasts who wana add a lil authentic flair to their fantasy spells 🔥❤️

For those making ancient symbols in their worlds, let's take inspiration from an OG source 🥰

For anyone working on visual branding for their work, this is a goldmine of information ❤️

Stumbled across this and thought it was helpful for anyone making multiple planets and universes 🥰

When I don't know which state I'm contributing to when I've lived in three different states and went to school in two 🤣 Am I also the only one that feels like these numbers are too low? Like I'm $75k on my own 👀

Found this while late night scrolling so I thought I'd share ❤️

Did you know....

Happy Halloween!! Did you know today is also Dawali and Samhain! Celebrate all the cultures as we usher in winter with our fall winds of wonder! Who knows what can happen on the last day of the spookiest month of the year!

Do you sit correctly? Find out in this article that helped me save my spine!

https://www.wright.edu/environmental-health-and-safety/article/are-you-sitting-all-wrong-find-out-here#:~:text=If%20you%20sit%20in%20a,be%20aching%20by%20quitting%20time.

Just gonna leave this here...

This is a great average to use as a guide for how many words you should have in your novel. Stick with the rule of 90k being an average with 50-70 scenes and 3 plots (internal, external, subplot) that aid your main characters along through their journey.

For those that don't know, you can read free scripts at The Script Lab! Follow the link below!

https://thescriptlab.com/browse/

Thought this might be useful for those stressful days. Keep shining bright!

Your welcome!

Did you know that the spooki season has brought along a brand new word vomit challenge? And it's only $1! Check it out if you dare to take the challenge! https://www.storytellerplanet.com/challenge-page/ee6d0749-79d5-463e-b32b-99dc8e399120?programId=ee6d0749-79d5-463e-b32b-99dc8e399120

Just a quick reminder ❤️

Did you know that Khan Academy has a course called Pixar in a Box and it's 100% free (donation available if so inclined). Here's the link to start your Pixar 101 journey today! https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/pixar/start